Mike Schroeder has over 25 years of experience in executive finance roles, including as Vice President of Finance for The Weitz Company. He has a proven track record of effectively managing finances, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and developing people. Some of his accomplishments include saving $6,000 annually through a financial dashboard, managing a $650,000 budget with annual cost savings, and developing a paperless accounts payable system. Currently, he is working towards a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University while gaining continuing education in construction financial management.

1. MIKE SCHROEDER
515.251.8322 4520 89th Street m.schroeder@mchsi.com
515.314.7040 Urbandale, Iowa 50322 www.linkedin.com/in/mikejschroeder
Proven Executive Finance Manager with extensive experience leading the preparation and analysis of financial
reports to summarize, forecast, and effectively manage the financial position of a major organization. Strengths and
skills include:
• Team Player • Accurate/Detail Oriented
• Mentor-Coaching and Developing People • Leadership
• Customer Focused • Project Implementation
CAREER EXPERIENCE
THE WEITZ COMPANY, Des Moines, Iowa 1983-2009
Vice President of Finance - Iowa (2006-2009)
Directed financial reporting, budget preparation, and quarterly forecast updates. Participated on Business Unit
Management Team for monthly strategic planning. Qualified subcontractors for level of participation in self
insurance bonding program. Reviewed Owner credit worthiness. Provided information to audit teams as requested.
Elevated financial acumen of team by leading training in finance, accounting and risk management.
• Saved $6,000 annually by developing financial dashboard that provided management team vital information on
one sheet.
• Managed $650,000 Accounting budget with cost savings each of last three years.
• Planned and implemented accounting restructure merging three business units into one group aligning
processes and consistency. Saved $80,000 per year with no disruption to customers.
Sr. Business Unit Controller - Iowa (2003-2005)
Oversaw purchasing system and guaranteed accuracy of contracts posted to the job cost system. Developed and
managed systems for providing in-house general accounting services including allocations of company owned
equipment, copy costs, telephone, and postage. Ensured that the classification of expenditures and recoveries
adhered to corporate plans and policies. Assisted with the business unit budget preparation. Coordinated payroll and
related fringe benefit packages for hourly personnel. Performed periodic audits of subcontractors as required by
project contracts.
• Generated revenue by developing cash management policy which improved interest income by 10%.
• Developed rolling five year look ahead based on market data to identify which segments to pursue.
• Oversaw joint venture accounting with Turner, JE Dunn and Gilbane maintaining cost control providing
additional profit on three projects.
JD Edwards Software Implementation Accounting Lead (2001-2003)
Managed consultants and individual module accounting leads for new enterprise software. Managed budget for all
costs associated with implementation. Monitored schedule and met deadlines. Provided initial training to trainers.
• Software was implemented within planned roll out dates.
• Managed implementation costs within $5,000,000 budget.
• Developed paperless accounts payable system saving money on paper/print as well as the need for filing
cabinets.
Sr. Business Unit Controller, Treasurer Hy-Vee Weitz Construction - Iowa (1995-2001)
• Founding member of original management team.
• One person accounting department enhanced profitability by 4th month of operation.
• Implemented all accounting policies and functions for start up alliance.
• Reduced A/R days out by implementing bi-monthly billings to owner.

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Business Unit Controller-The Weitz Company - Phoenix, AZ (1987-1995)
Accounting Support Specialist-The Weitz Company - Iowa (1985-1987)
Accounting Clerk-Life Care Services - Iowa (1983-1985)
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associates Degree, Accounting, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa
Working toward Bachelor of Science, Accounting Degree, Upper Iowa University, West Des Moines, Iowa
15 credit hours completed. Scheduled to take classes starting January 11, 2010. Graduation May 2011
Numerous Continuing Education Classes through Construction Financial Management Association by attending
monthly luncheon meetings, regional conferences and national conferences. Topics included: Human Resource
issues, investments, paperless technology, bonding company requirements, health insurance options, wellness,
safety and risk management.
ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Construction Financial Management Association, Member since 1987
Iowa Chapter, Past President, 2007-2008
Iowa Chapter, President, 2006-2007
Iowa Chapter, President Elect, 2005-2006
Iowa Chapter, Program Chair, 2004-2005
Urbandale Leadership Class, 2009-2010
Dowling Catholic Wrestling Booster, Representative 2007 and 2008
Urbandale Girls Recreation Association Youth Soccer/Softball, Coach 1997-2001
St. Pius Junior High Boys Basketball, Assistant Coach 2003-2005
Office Education Association – DMACC, President 1983
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
JD Edwards Accounting software
Prolog Contract and Change Management software
Sales Logix customer relationship management software
Novell network and Groupwise e-mail